Forbidden Wisdom: Revelations about psychedelic substances at the source of spiritual traditions

Forbidden Wisdom: Revelations about psychedelic substances at the source of spiritual traditions

« This book has no equivalent in French or even in Anglo-Saxon literature . It is written by a man passionate about the " mystery of life", who invites you to join him in the search for this "Universal Consciousness /Intelligence" which animates and gives meaning to all forms of life. He invites you to take this step through a direct experience , without intermediaries , by freely exploring your consciousness , to move from knowledge to knowledge and from religion to spirituality . » - Dr Olivier CHAMBON, Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist « An important book that shows the importance of the sacred relationship between the plant realm and man throughout history . Essential. » - Jan KOUNEN , F ilmmaker & Producer _____ From the mythical drinks described in the founding texts of Eastern religions, to the altered states of consciousness of the greatest prophets, to the primordial nature of the Christian Eucharist, Stephan Schillinger explores what Huston Smith, the most influential historian of religion in the twentieth century, called "the best kept secret in history". Drawing on the work of American scholars as well as scientific and historical evidence, the author shares his reflections on the origins of spirituality and the great religious traditions that followed. Thoroughly and extensively sourced, his account explores groundbreaking questions and assumptions about the nature of reality and psychedelic experiences, leading to the expanded states of consciousness he proposes as the very origin of spiritual feeling. The book reveals the burned bridges between two shores. One abandoned, that of the sacred, psychedelic and entheogenic plants that we are rediscovering here in the light of science. And the other, the place of most spiritual traditions and religions, objects of many interpretations. This book is intended for all those who, on the path of the Self or in a spiritual quest, wish to explore their consciousness, the nature of reality and question what they perceive or know of the world. To those who seek answers to the famous questions that have remained unanswered for millennia. - STEPHAN SCHILLINGER is a french author in the field of spirituality. He has been exploring transpersonal psychology, shamanic traditions and expanded states of consciousness for over 20 years. He is a lecturer and practitioner in counselling and guidance, and author of the successful book serie : « Par un Curieux Hasard ».